Un Mar de Colores · Sunset Cliffs, CA
Free Monday–Friday Surf Camp on the Sunset Cliffs Coast
Summer cohorts across San Diego — Sunset Cliffs families enroll through school counselors and partner orgs.
Un Mar de Colores ofrece surf camp gratuitas para jóvenes de Sunset Cliffs de 6–17 años, directamente en la costa de Sunset Cliffs. Sirviendo a una comunidad del 34% BIPOC (14,000 residentes), nuestra instrucción se lleva a cabo en Sunset Cliffs y Ab Seven Stairs, con entrenadores bilingües certificados y todo el equipo proporcionado. La inscripción prioritaria es para estudiantes de Point Loma High.
Horario — programa en Sunset Cliffs
Summer (June–August), Monday–Friday cohorts · Completamente gratis
Quizás sientes esto
- —Your student is curious about marine science but camps split surf and ecology into separate expensive enrollments.
- —Competition pathways feel reserved for kids whose parents already know the contest circuit. Camp is where that gap starts.
- —Every paid surf camp assumes you already own gear and can drive to Sunset Cliffs and Ab Seven Stairs every morning at 8am.
Lo que cambia cuando los jóvenes entran al agua
- Your family joins a BIPOC-led movement rewriting coastal access across San Diego County — not a tourist camp.
- Photo album documents the week — tangible proof of growth beyond a single social media post.
- Environmental justice framing teaches why Sunset Cliffs beaches close after storms — not just how to paddle.
Por qué operamos este programa en Sunset Cliffs
Sunset Cliffs is an advanced-only surf zone — we do not teach beginners here. Instead, our Sunset Cliffs programming focuses on our Surf Athletic Scholarship athletes and shoreline environmental stewardship at Sunset Cliffs Natural Park, partnering with the San Diego Park & Recreation Department on tide-pool conservation days.
- Población
- 14,000
- Residentes BIPOC
- 34%
- Hogares hispanohablantes
- 15%
- Distancia a la playa
- En la costa
Surf Camp en Sunset Cliffs — Lo que debes saber
Looking for free summer surf camp for kids in Sunset Cliffs? Every cohort includes 3/2mm wetsuits, soft-top boards, rashguards, daily lunch, snacks, and ocean safety modules covering rip currents, tide awareness, and lineup etiquette.
With 15% Spanish-speaking households in Sunset Cliffs, bilingual camp instruction and parent updates are standard — not an accommodation requested at enrollment.
Por qué Sunset Cliffs importa para nuestra misión
Recruitment in Sunset Cliffs runs through counselors, teachers, and community partners who know which students need this most. We don't run open enrollment chaos — we build intentional cohorts.
Parents in Sunset Cliffs often ask how a nonprofit can offer everything free. Answer: San Diego Foundation grants, community donors, and partners who believe Sunset Cliffs youth belong in the lineup — same as any other kid in San Diego.
Socios comunitarios locales en Sunset Cliffs
En asociación con el San Diego Unified School District y organizaciones comunitarias locales, reclutamos jóvenes de 1+ escuelas Título I.
Distrito escolar y escuelas Título I
- San Diego Unified School District
- •Point Loma High
Socios comunitarios
- ◆Sunset Cliffs Natural Park Council
- ◆Point Loma Surfers Association
- ◆San Diego Park & Recreation Department
Currículo del programa
Our summer surf camps run Monday through Friday across North County and San Diego, serving BIPOC youth ages 6–17. Each one-week cohort combines four mornings of in-water surf instruction with afternoon programming in marine ecology, Kumeyaay coastal history, and cultural arts. Camps are capped at 18 students per cohort to maintain a 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio, and every camp ends with a Friday family showcase on the beach. Camps are entirely free — wetsuits, boards, transportation, daily lunch, and all materials included.
- →Daily in-water surf instruction (4 hrs/day)
- →Marine ecology & watershed education
- →Cultural arts workshops (painting, poetry, storytelling)
- →Kumeyaay coastal history and stewardship
- →Nutrition and hydration for athletes
- →Friday family showcase and celebration
Qué se incluye — Gratis para cada joven de Sunset Cliffs
- ✓5-day Monday–Friday full-day camp (8am–3pm)
- ✓Certified bilingual instructors (CPR + First Aid, 4:1 ratio)
- ✓Wetsuit, soft-top surfboard, and rashguard for the week
- ✓Free daily lunch and snacks
- ✓Round-trip transportation from Title I schools
- ✓Cultural arts and marine biology enrichment
- ✓Family showcase and photo album
Por qué Un Mar de Colores
Our coaches include graduates of the Surf Athletic Scholarship program and bilingual educators who reflect the BIPOC communities we serve. We partner with 15+ Title I schools across North County and San Diego.
Lo que dice nuestra comunidad
“"He used to approach new activities with extreme anxiety — to the point where sometimes we couldn't even get out of the car. Now he goes much deeper into the water."”
Preguntas frecuentes — Surf Camp en Sunset Cliffs
Can my child continue after surf camp ends?+
Yes — camp graduates connect to year-round free surf lessons, Ocean Stewards after-school for teens, and the Surf Athletic Scholarship pathway. Camp is an entry point, not a dead end for Sunset Cliffs youth.
How many students are in each surf camp cohort?+
Each cohort caps at 18 students with a 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio. Small cohorts keep nervous first-timers from Sunset Cliffs from getting lost in overcrowded lineups — every child gets coached attention daily.
Does my child need to know how to swim for surf camp?+
No swimming test is required. We begin in chest-deep whitewater under direct coach supervision and build water comfort progressively. Many Sunset Cliffs beginners start camp with limited pool experience and gain confidence within the first two days.
¿Los programas de Surf Camp en Sunset Cliffs son realmente gratuitos?+
Sí. Todos los programas de Un Mar de Colores en Sunset Cliffs son 100% gratuitos. Proporcionamos trajes de neopreno 3/2mm, tablas de surf, transporte desde escuelas asociadas como Point Loma High, e instrucción bilingüe certificada. El financiamiento proviene de la San Diego Foundation, subvenciones comunitarias y donantes individuales.
¿Dónde se realizan exactamente las lecciones en Sunset Cliffs?+
Las lecciones principales se realizan en Sunset Cliffs. Todas las sesiones de agua ocurren dentro de las zonas salvavidas de la bandera.
¿Qué edades son elegibles en Sunset Cliffs?+
Servimos a jóvenes de 6–17 años. Nuestra Beca One Ocean cubre las edades 6-12, Ocean Stewards After-School sirve a 13-17, y las Becas Atléticas de Surf están disponibles para jóvenes competitivos a través de nuestras asociaciones con San Diego Unified School District.
¿Cómo inscribo a mi hijo/a?+
Contáctenos a través de nuestra página de contacto. La inscripción prioritaria se otorga a estudiantes de Point Loma High y otras escuelas de Título I en San Diego Unified School District. Los grupos de verano suelen llenarse con 3-4 semanas de anticipación.
¿Listo para entrar al agua?
Parents in Sunset Cliffs: bilingual staff, certified lifeguard-trained coaches, and zero cost. Sign up now.
Todos los programas de Un Mar de Colores son gratuitos para jóvenes de Sunset Cliffs. Contáctanos para inscribirte, hacer voluntariado, o apoyar el movimiento.
Un Mar de Colores es una organización sin fines de lucro 501(c)(3) liderada por personas BIPOC, basada en Oceanside, California. Ofrecemos programación gratuita de surf, océano y educación ambiental para jóvenes en San Diego y Tijuana — conectando culturas, costas y comunidades desde 2018.
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